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Commitment

1,000 Congregations for Climate

Launched

2005

Est. Duration

2 Years

Estimated Total Value

$200,000

Region

Northern America

Countries

United States

Commitment by

Regeneration Project

Details

The Regeneration Project (TRP) committed to enlist 1,000 new congregations in the U.S. to cut greenhouse gas emissions and to launch two new state programs in 2006. These congregations will take action to reduce climate change by: 1) installing solar panels on their roofs; 2) converting to energy efficient appliances; 3) purchasing green energy or Renewable Energy Certificates; 4) delivering a sermon on global warming; 5) holding educational forums; and/or 6) distributing literature about global warming to congregants. This process aspires to reach 500,000 people. All meetings and conferences will be climate neutral.

Background

The Regeneration Project's ministry has already begun the Interfaith Power and Light Program and has affiliates in 17 states, including Washington, D.C. TRP will magnify its efforts to educate and inspire people of all faiths to use energy efficient products, to conserve, and to use clean, renewable energy wherever possible. TRP will make certain that caring for Creation becomes a top priority for religious observers already committed to justice, peace, and love. Because climate change presents the greatest threat to the Earth faced by the faith community, TRP will do all in its power as a religious organization to persuade others to activate their beliefs. The organization intends to lead by example.

Progress Reports

March 2006

The Interfaith Power and Light Campaign enlisted 94 new partner congregations in 2006 in California, Michigan, Illinois, New Mexico, Washington D.C., and Massachusetts to take action to reduce climate change. This program of the Regeneration Project is inspiring congregants and leaders of all faiths to protect the environment through the use of energy efficient products and clean energy sources.

December 2005

TRP has enlisted 20 new congregations to purchase renewable energy and give sermons on climate change. The Regeneration Project has also recently entered into a new partnership with Earth Day Network to educate people in the pews.